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White House Attack Plot, SpaceX's AI Bet & Soccer Fans Drink Boston Dry - Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Jun 17, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 17, 2026!

We'll tell you about a plan to send deadly drones toward the White House — how investigators say it was stopped before it could actually happen.

Also, the latest steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

And some of Vice President JD Vance's biggest criticisms, compliments, and regrets — according to his new memoir.

Plus: what new research found about working parents, the first big purchase for SpaceX since going public, and which soccer team's fans seem to be causing a beer shortage in Boston!

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B-52 Bomber Crash, High-Profile Elections & World Cup Upsets - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 16, 2026!

We'll tell you about the deadly B-52 bomber crash at an American Air Force base, and how President Trump's new deal with Iran is already facing some major tests.

Also, the high-profile elections to watch around the country today.

Plus, D.C.'s reflecting pool is green again just days after a multimillion-dollar upgrade to turn it blue, another country is moving toward a social media ban for kids, and the biggest upsets so far at the World Cup.

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U.S-Iran Peace Deal, UFC at the White House & Knicks Celebrations - Monday, June 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, June 15, 2026!

We're talking about what could be a major breakthrough in the Middle East: what we know about the U.S. and Iran's new deal.

Also, highlights from the UFC fights at the White House — in and out of the octagon — as well as celebrations and some chaos after the Knicks' first championship win in half a century.

Plus: another batch of UFO files from the Pentagon, an urgent recall of infant formula, and newly minted millionaires, billionaires, and even a trillionaire, thanks to a record-breaking stock market debut.

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Special Edition: The Summer Kids Actually Need Jun 13, 2026

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Summer is supposed to feel fun and relaxed, but for many parents, it can also feel like a lot to figure out. Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour — bestselling author and a leading voice on child and teen development — shares what kids actually need most this summer. She explains what parents can worry about less, how to think about structure, screens, camps, costs, and the "summer slide," and simple ways to make summer meaningful, without the stress or overwhelm.

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Iran Strikes Canceled, White House Cage Matches & World's Largest IPO - Friday, June 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, June 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for the top intelligence job, in the face of backlash over his last one.

Also, the elaborate preparations for White House Fight Night, as well as the obstacles that have already come up for cities hosting the World Cup.

Plus, a severe weather outbreak that's now moving to another part of the U.S., a warning about a dangerous new social media challenge, and how SpaceX has already made history ahead of what's expected to be a record-breaking first day on Wall Street.

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World Cup Begins, 'I Love the Inflation' & Knicks' Historic Comeback - Thursday, June 11, 2026 Jun 11, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, June 11, 2026!

What to know about the World Cup kicking off today — from American cities bracing for a surge of fans, to the big-name celebrities getting ready to perform.

Also, the new numbers are out and prices are rising, and why President Trump says he now "loves the inflation."

Plus, a new study splits Americans into nine political groups, Canada is considering a social media ban for kids, and the greatest finals comeback makes this a historic playoff run for the Knicks.

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High-Tech Rescue, World Cup Visa Drama & New Sunscreen Option - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Jun 10, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 10, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. military retaliated after an American helicopter was shot down in the Middle East, and what to know about the first-of-its-kind, high-tech operation to rescue the crew.

Also, who was chosen for what NASA is calling "one of the most highly complex missions in history."

Plus, a new kind of sunscreen approved for the first time in 25 years, a look at Anthropic's most powerful A.I. technology ever released, and a legend's return: what Serena Williams had to say after her first professional tennis match in four years.

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Closely-Watched Primaries, Wall Street's AI Race & NHL Baby Boom - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Jun 09, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

What to know about some of the most talked-about matchups as four more states hold primaries today.

Also, why President Trump's new choice for Attorney General could have a tough confirmation battle ahead of him.

And where millions of Americans are facing the first major heat wave of the year.

Plus, the start of a new chapter for OpenAI, how Apple's Siri is getting an overhaul, and why the two top NHL teams are already celebrating halfway through the Stanley Cup Final.

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Israel Defies Trump, Stadium Workers Strike? & Slower Truckers - Monday, June 8, 2026 Jun 08, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, June 8, 2026!

We're talking about a major test for the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how President Trump's call for restraint didn't stop the latest strikes.

Also, why President Trump walked out of an interview in the face of questioning.

And how good economic news turned into bad stock market news.

Plus, a big security crackdown for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a strike that could impact some of the biggest World Cup games in the U.S., and a trend on busy interstates around the country: truckers driving slower than usual. We'll tell you why.

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Special Edition: World Cup in America — What to Know Jun 06, 2026

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The World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America. Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come. Plus, we discuss the controversies surrounding the tournament — from high costs to global tensions.

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